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• WOTC eligibility

  Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) eligibility Private-sector employers and tax-exempt organizations (e.g., 501(c) or 501(a) non-profits) may participate.  Tax-exempt organizations may apply for credit only against the employer part of the Social Security tax liability on qualified veterans. Note: Employers cannot claim Work Opportunity Tax Credit for their relatives, former employees or undocumented aliens. For partial tax creditEligible workers must work at least 120 to 399 hours during...

• YesVets general FAQ

     General program FAQ  What is YesVets? A Veteran Hiring Campaign created by HB 2040 during the 2015 Legislative Session. Washington State employers are recognized with a YesVets decal once they sign up and hire a veteran. Continued participation is recognized with annual year decals which are displayed next to the YesVets decal. How can employers participate? Sign up using the YesVets application form;   Or contact your nearest Local Veterans Employment...

• Laid off or fired?

  Were you laid off or fired? There is a difference between being laid off and fired. Generally, we will treat you as: Laid off if your employer is not replacing you. You will qualify for unemployment benefits if you meet all of the eligibility criteria. Fired if your employment was ended because of performance, behavior or other “just cause” reason. You may qualify for unemployment benefits if you were fired through no fault of your own, such as not having the skills to do...

• Training benefits modification

  Modify your Training Benefits plan To request a modification, you can download a request form or go to your local WorkSource. When must you ask for a modification? We approved your training plan based on what you told us in the initial application. When you make changes to your training, you must request a modification. We will review your modification and decide if you continue to be eligible for training benefits. You must submit a modification request when you change: Your graduation or...

• Benefits debit card FAQ

  Benefits debit card frequently asked questions ReliaCard FAQ Review the official FAQ from U.S. Bank for questions about the U.S. Bank ReliaCard® prepaid Visa® debit card. Supplementary FAQ Find additional answers for questions you may have about using a debit card as the payment method for your unemployment benefits. Jump to a category:  General Questions  | Customer support  |  Receiving your card |  Getting cash &#160...

• Equity Assessment - Office of Equity survey

  Equity Assessment - Office of Equity survey  The Employment Security Department is helping Washington’s new Office of Equity gather public input. The state Office of Equity seeks “collective wisdom for co-creating a five-year equity strategic plan that helps Washington to bridge opportunity gaps and reduce disparities so everyone in WA flourishes and achieves their full potential and there is equity and justice for all.” We hope you will add your voice by responding to...

• DUA documents required

  Documents required for Disaster Unemployment Assistance application To be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, you must send us proof that you: Worked for an employer before the November 2021 disaster. or Worked in self-employment before the November 2021 disaster. or Were scheduled before the November 2021 disaster to start a new job for an employer or in self-employment.   If you worked for an employer before the November 2021...

• Overpayments

  Unemployment overpayments and collections Pandemic-era overpayment waivers Updated March 28, 2024 You may have received an overpayment of unemployment benefits during the pandemic — between Feb. 2, 2020, to Sept. 4, 2021 — but don’t worry. We’re here to help! We want to waive overpayments for people who qualify. And, if you’ve already paid us back, and we waive your overpayment, you’ll likely get a refund! We’ll review your case soon, but you can help by...

• Paid Family & Medical Leave - Timeline

  Paid Family & Medical Leave Implementation Timeline July 2017 - January 2020 July 5th 2017 Paid Family and Medical Leave legislation is passed in the Washington State House and Senate. May 2018 Software partners begin development of reporting and remitting tools. August 2018 Voluntary plan applications are available January 2019 Premium collection begins through employer withholding premiums from employee paychecks April 2019 First quarter reporting of employee wages, hours, and more by...

• ESD Layoff Assistance

  Layoff assistance   The Employment Security Department (ESD) can help businesses and workers facing major layoffs, and help prevent layoffs from happening.  On this page: • Resources for workers• Resources for employers Resources for workers Has your employer determined a temporary layoff is required? Get help with your job search Employment Security is a partner in the statewide WorkSource system, which offers a variety of...